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Feb 13, 2015

The Bunch - Rock On (1972, Reissue 2003)

Review by J.P. Ollio:The Bunch was a loosely knit group of English folk-rock veterans who recorded this disappointing set of oldies covers. The Bunch exhibits no shortage of enthusiasm for their renditions of Berry, Presley, Lewis, and Holly hits. However, the record suffers from both sloppy playing and obvious song selections. Not surprisingly, the album's high points are the two most obscure songs: Dion's "My Girl the Month of May" (sung by Richard Thompson), and Sandy Denny's heartfelt reading of Buddy Holly's "Learning the Game."

Tracklist:
1. Crazy Arms
2. That'll Be The Day
3. Don't Be Cruel
4. The Loco-Motion

5. My Girl In The Month Of May
6. Love's Made A Fool Of You
7. Willie & The Hand Jive
8. Jambalaya (On The Bayou)
9. When Will I Be Loved
10. Nadine
11. Sweet Little Rock'n'Roller
12. Learning The GameBonus tracks:
13. Let There Be Drums
14. Twenty Flight Rock
15. High School Confidential
16. La Bamba